~ In a recent press release, it was announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been providing essential food assistance to over 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1 million veterans. This program has been crucial in helping families put food on the table, supporting local farmers, and stabilizing the economy during times of crisis.

In Massachusetts alone, more than 1.1 million residents rely on SNAP benefits. This includes 32 percent who are children, 26 percent who are seniors, and 31 percent who are people with disabilities. The state's participation rate in FY2024 was higher than the national average of 12.3%, at 15.6%.

The importance of SNAP is further highlighted by a recent resolution passed by the Council. The resolution states that for every $1 in new SNAP benefits, there is an increase of $1.54 in gross domestic product. It also condemns President Trump's decision to end SNAP benefits effective November 1, 2025 - a move that would mark the first time in American history that the program would cease due to a refusal to continue funding.

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The Council's resolution emphasizes that this decision will leave millions of families, children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities without the means to afford basic nutrition. It also notes that the Trump Administration is implementing new eligibility restrictions under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), which will result in reduced or eliminated benefits for more than 150,000 Massachusetts residents - including working parents, older adults ages 60-65, homeless individuals, and veterans.

These actions have been described as "policy violence" by the Council - inflicting hunger and harm on vulnerable populations. The resolution stresses that access to food is a basic human right and moral necessity. It also points out that the United States Department of Agriculture currently holds more than $8 billion in contingency funds that could be used immediately to sustain SNAP benefits and prevent widespread hunger.

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If SNAP benefits were to end, it would put immense pressure on local food banks, community organizations, and charitable partners. This could potentially quadruple the demand on already overburdened systems and deepen food insecurity across Massachusetts.

In response to these concerns, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, the Massachusetts Legislature, and local organizations such as the United Way and Project Bread have called on President Trump to reverse the decision and restore full SNAP funding.

The Council strongly condemns the Trump Administration's actions and is calling on the President and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deploy at least $5.8 billion in contingency funds to maintain uninterrupted SNAP benefits and prevent a national hunger crisis. The importance of this program cannot be overstated - it is a lifeline for millions of Americans in need of basic nutrition.

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